For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,407 students in Whitefish, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Whitefish, MT are Whitefish Middle 5-8, L A Muldown School and Bissell School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitefish, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Whitefish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Whitefish, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitefish Middle 5-8
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 East Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Gr: 5-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
L A Muldown School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 East 7th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8620
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8620
Gr: PK-4 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Bissell School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5955 Farm To Market Road
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Whitefish, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Whitefish, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Whitefish, MT include Whitefish Middle 5-8, L A Muldown School and Bissell School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Whitefish?
3 public elementary schools are located in Whitefish.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitefish?
Whitefish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Whitefish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Whitefish include: Bissell School vs. L A Muldown School
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